"Theoretically, x should happen when y." How many times do we say or think that phrase throughout the day? We plan, anticipate, and behave based on this statement every single day. Yet, oftentimes, we spend very little time constructing the theory and just act, OR, we spend all of our time trudging through theory and … Continue reading Separating the Theoretical from the Practical
Tag: development
Why Care at All?
Today's society is so big on nihilism. My vote doesn't matter because there are millions of other votes. My opinion doesn't matter because there are about 7 billion people with opinions. My education doesn't matter because I'll only ever be a drone anyway. But none of that HAS to be true. Your vote only matters … Continue reading Why Care at All?
Level Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YT3erQZoq4 I'm a huge video game nerd. Some of my favorites include League of Legends, Pokémon, Monster Hunter, and Rocket League. All of these games have something in common: leveling up. Now, the leveling system in each game may be different and I may have to complete quests in one whereas in the other I … Continue reading Level Up
The Perfect Fit
Last week, I moved into my new apartment. I didn't have much furniture, but my fiancée and her father had some we moved in to make the place more comfortable until our wedding. He offered this armoire to us and we were not sure about it. It's a beautiful piece, don't get me wrong. But … Continue reading The Perfect Fit
Pressure and Change
Things change and grow and shrink and fade. Everything is constantly in flux. It's often said that change is the only constant of life (and it definitely is), but does that mean anything to me other than a nihilistic approach to satisfaction in the good times? Or maybe more than a hopeful platitude in the … Continue reading Pressure and Change
Attend Everything!
Yes, I'm from Alabama. And yes, I make constant trips across the country for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Seminars. Not only do I enjoy every minute of them... I believe they are the greatest investment that I can make into my future and into my purpose. I'm currently sitting in Battle Creek, Michigan, listening to some … Continue reading Attend Everything!
What Do You Do with It?
In the Bible (specifically, in the book of Matthew), Jesus tells a story about a man going on a journey and entrusting some of his estate to three different servants. To one servant, he gives 5 talents (a unit of money in Jesus' day), to another he gave 2 talents, and to another he gave … Continue reading What Do You Do with It?
Be Careful Little Mind What You Think…
All too often, we take offense to things we read. I think back on our blog posts here and wonder how many people are reading the points of the post rather than latching on to the examples we use to illustrate those points. I remember when I first heard Chris talk about how video games … Continue reading Be Careful Little Mind What You Think…
95% vs 5% (part 3)
So the question for the final part of this mini-series is HOW would someone increase their 5% thinking so that they are able to change their 95% results? We talked about in previous blogs that if someone is looking to change the results that they are experiencing in an area, they must change their thinking. … Continue reading 95% vs 5% (part 3)
10,000 Hours… of What?
There is a common rule that flies around about how much practice it takes for someone to become an expert at anything. It's often called the "10,000 Hour Rule" and it was made famous in the book Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. This came from a paper by Anders Ericsson, a professor of psychology at the … Continue reading 10,000 Hours… of What?
The Soapbox 